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14/03/2014 08:53
Metador is a costume that traditionally worn by bull fighters in bullfighting. It is consist of a silk jacket, heavily embroidered in gold, knee length skin tight pants with white or brightly coloured stockings, and montera (a black bicome hat) and black slippers. The designs of...
14/03/2014 08:48
The word gilet comes from the Spanish word jileco (from Arabic word yalíka), or chaleco in modern Spanish. It is a sleeveless jacket, much like a waistcoat or vest that forms an important part of traditional Spanish clothing. Historically they were fitted and embroidered and in the 19th century the...
13/03/2014 17:55
Valencian pilota is a traditional Spanish sport.The birth place of this game is Valencia city in Spain.This game can be played indoor or outdoor.It is a hanball game.This game needs two team to play.Each team can have two up to five player.The players stand face to face between the line or net.It...
13/03/2014 14:30
Traditional Spanish clothing was widely known for its elegance and multicolored decoration in the world, back in 16th centuary. It was beautifully decorated with pearls and other kinds of gems, using gold or silver thread on heavy fabric. Now, spanish clothing is modern, but peole still...
13/03/2014 12:52
Flamenco is the long spanish traditional dress that spanish women are normally wear for flamenco dance. It is brightly coloured with many layers of ruffles in the skirt and sleeves that swish around as they walk. It's also called Trajes de faraleas. Even though it's pretty much covered from...
13/03/2014 12:36
Las Fallas is undoubtedly one of the most unique and crazy
festivals in Spain. Then again, Spain is a country known for its unique and odd
fiestas. What started as a feast day for St. Joseph, the patron saint of
carpenters, has evolved into a 5-day, multifaceted celebration involving...
13/03/2014 12:18
Mantilla is spanish traditional shawl that is often worn during religious celebrations and events like Spanish weddings or Semana santa. It's made of lace or light weight clothes that is worn on the head or shoulders with the help of large decorative comb that is callled Peineta. The...
13/03/2014 11:45
Tortilla Espanola or Spanish Omelet is the most
commonly served dish in Spain. It is also called Tortilla de Patata or
Potato Omelet. Bars and cafés serve it as a tapa or appetizer, but it is
often served as a light dinner in Spanish homes. Because it is easy to
transport, the Spanish make...
13/03/2014 11:24
Tapas have evolved though Spanish history by incorporating
ingredients and influences from many different cultures and countries. There is
only one National Tapas competition, which is celebrated every year in November.
Since 2008, the city of Valladolid and International School of Culinary...
12/03/2014 19:57
Jamon Serrano is a famous Dish in Spain.It is also called Spanish ham.It is made from the landrace breed of white pig.First of all,fresh hams have to be trimmed and cleaned.After that it should be stacked and covered with salt and keep it in a cool place or freeze for two weeks.After this process...
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